Premier Knee Orthopedic Surgeon in Santa Ana CA

If you have injured your knee – sporting or working – you must receive immediate and proper treatment by a premier knee orthopedic surgeon. A leader in his profession, Dr. Howard Marans – founder of OC Orthopedic+ located in Santa Ana, CA, is ready to help you. If left untreated, scar tissue developed in healing process can develop and lead to chronic conditions in the knee. These chronic conditions to the knee caused by scar tissue will be more difficult to correct.

Knee Orthopedic Surgeon

It is very important to receive immediate and proper treatment for your knee pain. If left untreated, scar tissue developed in healing process can develop and lead to chronic conditions in the knee. These chronic conditions to the knee caused by scar tissue will be more difficult to correct.

The knee is the principal weight-bearing joint supporting one’s body weight. At OC Orthopedic+ in Santa Ana, CA, patients have easy access to a vast array of knee injury treatment options. Knee pain is treated by Dr. Howard Marans with state-of-the-art surgical techniques.

The knee is susceptible to a vast array of injuries.

Awkward movements resulting in ACL Tears
Hard falls
Collisions
Sudden twists or pivots
Excessive force or blows
Overuse or repetitive motion
Inflammatory conditions and degenerative conditions

OC Orthopedic+ offers:

Clinical experience and excellence
Cost-effective surgical treatment
Compassionate care
Rapid and permanent recovery

As a leading knee specialist in Southern California, Dr. Howard Marans offers all-encompassing orthopedic knee diagnosis and surgical treatment.

Common Knee Conditions

An experienced knee specialist begins for a precise diagnosis of the cause of pain.

Medical history
Patient history of activity
Physical examination
X-Ray
MRI

Commonly diagnosed knee injuries/conditions”

Arthritis in the knee
Dislocated kneecap
Bursitis in the knee
Knee ligament injuries
Meniscus tears
Runner’s knee
Knee fractures

Common Knee Symptoms

Knee injury symptoms vary based on the degree of injury or stage of medical condition.

Pain is first indicator of injury or disease (degenerative condition)
Pain is a red flag when it does not subside over time
Simple knee movements may exacerbate pain
Knee swelling is indicative of extra pressure on the knee
Difficulty standing or balancing with full weight
Redness or tenderness to the touch around the knee cap area

Leading Knee Specialist

OC Orthopedic+ is a leader in knee care. We provide every patient with an individualized treatment plan. Each patient is unique and their special needs and concerns must be incorporated into treatment. Dr. Howard Marans has over 20 years of providing his patients with whole body care.

Our mission is to treat all patients in a professional, timely manner. Optimal outcomes depend on:

Accurate diagnosis of the cause of knee pain
Complete explanation of treatment options
Assessing every patient’s expectations from treatment
Precise execution of treatment plan – open reduction/internal fixation surgery or arthroscopic surgery